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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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